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L. P. WENTZELL. INVALIDS TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED APR. 15, 1908.

Patented Nov. 3, 1908.

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IN VALIDS TABLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 3, 1908.

Application filed April 15, 1908. Serial No. 427,143.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, LEWIS P. I/VENTZELL, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Greensburg, in the county of VVestmoreland and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Invalids Tables, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing.

This invention relates to an invalids table, particularly designed for hospitals, sanitariums, and such places where invalids are treated or cured.

The primary object of my invention is to provide a portable table having an adjustable top that can be swung over a bed or chair, whereby an invalid can conveniently partake of eatables placed thereon.

Another object of this invention is to provide a strong and durable table having a movable table top that can be easily adjusted, the table being of such construction that it can be easily and quietly moved.

With the above and other objects in view which will more readily appear as the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts to be presently described and then specifically pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawings :Figure 1 is a plan of a table constructed in accordance with my invention, Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the same, partly in elevation, Fig. 3 is a cross sectional View of the table, Fig. 4: is a plan of a revoluble head forming part of the table, Fig. 5 is a cross sectional view of the same, and Fig. 6 is a bottom plan of a revoluble head.

In the accompanying drawings, 1 designates a rectangular frame supported by legs 2 and 3, said legs being braced by side and end bars 4. The legs 2 are of a less length than the legs 3, and are connected to the legs 3 by longitudinal braces 5. These braces adjacent to the legs 2 are provided with depending bearings 6 for an axle 7 having revoluble rubber tire wheels 8.

The legs 3 are provided with resilient cushions or pads 9, whereby the table can be quietly moved from one place to another.

The side bars 4 and longitudinal braces 5 are connected by transverse bars 10 having vertically alining threaded openings 11 formed therein for a screw 12, said screw being provided with a fixed hand wheel 13, whereby the same can be easily adjusted.

The upper end of the screw 12 is provided with an annular groove 14 and revolubly mounted upon the upper end of said screw is a head 15 having a rib 16. The head 15 is retained in engagement with the screw 12 by two plates 17, secured to said head and extending into the groove 14:.

Adjustably mounted upon the head 15 is a table top 18 having a longitudinally disposed slot 19 formed therein to receive the rib 1G. The material bordering upon the slot 19 is cut away to provide a guideway 20 for a plate 21, which is secured to the rib 16 by screws 22, to retain the table top in engagement with the head 15.

In order that the table top 18 can fit flush with the frame 1, this frame is provided with a seat 23.

It is apparent that after the table top 18 has been raised above the frame 1 that it can be swung in any desired direction and adjusted with relation to the supporting head thereof.

My invalid table is constructed of wood or light and durable metal that can be finished to maintain the same in a perfect sanitary condition.

Having now described my invention what I claim as new, is

In an invalid table, a frame having a seat therein, a support for said frame, a table top adapted to fit within said seat in the frame and having a longitudinal slot, and means for supporting said table top comprising a screw adjustable vertically in the frame support, a head rotatably secured on the upper end of said screw and provided with a rib to engage in the slot of said table top, and means secured to the rib and engaging the table top to retain the latter on said head.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

LEWIS P. l/VENTZELL. lVitnesses:

J. B. ALLISON, P. C. SIMPsoN. 

